(A) The only forms of open burning which shall be exempted from the terms and conditions of this chapter shall be those set forth in 326 IAC 4-1-3(c)(1), (2), (6) and (7).
(B) The open burning permitted pursuant to 326 IAC 4-1-3(c)(1) in division (A) above shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1) Only clean wood products, paper, charcoal or clean petroleum products may be burned.
(2) The local Fire Department and Health Department must be notified at least 24 hours prior to any burning where the sides to the pile burned are more than 125 cubic feet.
(3) Fires shall not be ignited prior to two hours before the recreational activity is to take place, and shall be extinguished upon conclusion of the activity.
(4) The pile to be burned shall be less than or equal to 1,000 cubic feet, and only one pile may be burned at a time.
(5) The fires shall not be used for disposal purposes.
(6) Fires shall not take place within 500 feet of any fuel storage area or pipeline.
(C) The open burning permitted pursuant to 326 IAC 4-1-3(c)(2) in division (A) above shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1) Burning shall be in a noncombustible container that:
(a) Is sufficiently vented to induce adequate primary combustion; and
(b) Has enclosed sides and a bottom.
(2) Only clean wood products and paper may be burned.
(D) The open burning permitted pursuant to 326 IAC 4-1-3(c)(6) in division (A) above shall be subject to:
(1) All of the conditions set forth in divisions (B) and (C);
(2) Plus the following conditions:
(a) Burning shall only occur between October 1 and May 15.
(b) Burning shall not be conducted for the purpose of disposal.
(E) The following restrictions shall apply to all burning permitted in division (A) above:
(1) The fire shall be attended at all times until completely extinguished.
(2) If fires create a nuisance or a fire hazard, they shall be extinguished.
(3) No such burning shall be conducted during unfavorable meteorological conditions such as temperature inversions, high winds and air stagnation.
(Ord. 9403, passed 7-11-94; Am. Ord. 9609, passed 2-10-97; Am. Ord. 0502, passed 8-8-05)